Millennium director

Chapter 153 The golden rooster shares the cake, "If Love" kills everyone!

The Golden Rooster Award is really a terrible thing to talk about.

The various connections, seniority, and semi-official influence behind it have resulted in the Golden Rooster Award’s reputation getting worse year by year after entering the 21st century, and the criticism getting louder every year.

But the old guys at the Golden Rooster Awards still stick to their old ways, ignore all criticism from the outside world, go their own way behind closed doors, and still play their own game.

This year's Golden Rooster Awards is an obvious example.

On the morning of September 19, Wu Yuan arrived at the hotel with Chen Kun, Zhou Xun, and Zhang Guorong.

In less than two hours, Zhang Xueyou from the "If Love" crew, and Liu Yifei, Hu Ge, Luo Jin, Zhou Yang, Zhu Yawen, and Yuan Hong from the "Your Name" crew came to the hotel to meet up.

"Director Wu, can we win the prize?" Liu Yifei excitedly held Wu Yuan's hand and asked as soon as they met.

I don’t know whether she was excited about being nominated for a movie, or whether she was excited about being able to hold Wu Yuan’s hand.

Wu Yuan smiled and shook his head, took his hand out of her palm, and patted her shoulder: "It would be great if you can be nominated, but don't expect to win."

"Our "Your Name" is not a movie that the Golden Rooster judges will like."

It's so pitiful that you want a group of old men in their 60s and 70s to agree with "Your Name", a high school student's love story that spans time and space and runs in both directions. What kind of joke are you kidding?

Hu Ge on the side could see it clearly. He nodded and said excitedly: "Being nominated for the best feature film is the greatest recognition for us."

"Okay, I appreciate your contentment and contentment." Wu Yuan laughed.

For these new actors from the cast of "Your Name", it is already exciting enough to come to the Golden Rooster Awards to see the world.

Everyone was chatting and laughing while sitting in the living room of the large suite. After putting on various dresses and suits, and doing their makeup, not long after, both crews were notified that they could go to the venue and walk the red carpet.

The crew of "If Love" was a little further ahead and set foot on the red carpet at a little after five o'clock.

The crew of "Your Name" was relatively behind the scenes, and they only walked on the red carpet after six o'clock.

Wu Yuan and the crew members got off the two concierge cars. He took Liu Yifei and Hu Ge to the red carpet on the left and right, and the others followed the three of them.

"Ahhhhhh!!! Yifei!! Sissi!! I like you!!"

"Ahhh!! Hu Ge is so handsome!! Hu Ge look at me!!"

As soon as they walked onto the red carpet, the local fans who were blocked by security guards on both sides burst into loud screams and cheers.

The reporters on both sides who had been prepared long ago were also taking photos frantically.

Wu Yuan, who was almost used to this kind of thing, didn't blink even if he didn't wear glasses, but the pace on his feet accelerated a lot.

It was the first time for Liu Yifei, Hu Ge and others to walk on the red carpet. They were a little nervous and at a loss as to how to react. However, under the leadership of Wu Yuan, they walked directly to the end of the red carpet in less than two steps.

By the time he reacted, he was already being interviewed by CCTV.

Today's Golden Rooster Awards were broadcast live by CCTV, and there were interviews with reporters after the red carpet.

Wu Yuan held a microphone with the CCTV logo on it and greeted the camera with ease.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he said hello, the host reporter brought up a somewhat sharp topic.

"Director Wu, the outside world says that this year is the first year for co-productions between mainland China and Hong Kong Island. What do you think of this?"

"Do you think there is a lot of potential for co-productions between the Mainland and Hong Kong Island?"

"Co-productions." Wu Yuan opened his mouth and glanced at the camera that was broadcasting live. Although he disliked co-productions in his heart, he still nodded and said, "Co-productions are the general trend now."

"The glorious era of Hong Kong films has passed. In the future, the Chinese film market will be on the mainland. If Hong Kong films want to develop well, they must cooperate with the mainland for win-win results."

However, he still couldn't hold it back and said angrily: "But I've also heard that many directors from Hong Kong Island are trying to sell things like they are. They just hire a few mainland staff on the crew and openly apply for co-production qualifications. "

"And it was approved, so I can get the treatment of a co-production and make a Hong Kong film produced by a purely Hong Kong team and actors."

"I think this behavior must be strictly investigated. Good policies cannot be allowed to be ruined by a small group of rat shit."

The reporter originally just wanted Wu Yuan to say a few words about the family scene in Hong Kong, the mainland, but Wu Yuan immediately started to complain. He had to quickly change the subject and said: "Well, thank you Director Wu for your suggestion."

"So during this Golden Rooster trip, "Your Name" was nominated for three awards. What are Director Wu's expectations?"

"Of course I'm looking forward to it. Although this is the second time my film has been nominated, it is my first time to attend the Golden Rooster Awards."

Wu Yuan spoke eloquently: "Being nominated represents the recognition of the jury. If you can win the award, it will be even more complete."

Everyone can tell the story.

"Can you tell the audience about your new movie "Painted Skin"?" The host gave Wu Yuan a chance to promote the new movie.

"Painted Skin will be the first magical blockbuster in China. The story of this movie is brand new and completely different from the previous "Painted Skin" filmed in Hong Kong. The special effects are also at the Hollywood level."

"I believe that when this movie is released, it will bring a novel audio-visual feast to all domestic audiences."

"I also want to use this movie to tell our domestic audiences that we in China can also make our own magical blockbusters!"

After a little bit of criticism about the "Hong Kong Island co-production", Wu Yuan's subsequent interview was more polite.

The host asked a few more innocuous questions and ended the interview in a friendly manner.

Wu Yuan also led the actors into the award ceremony.

As soon as he entered the scene, Zhou Xun, who had arrived earlier, trotted over and grabbed Wu Yuan's arm: "Director Wu, did the reporter ask you about "Painted Skin"?"

"Why, I asked you?" Wu Yuan glanced at her sideways: "You didn't say anything and let it slip, did you?"

Liu Yifei, who was standing behind the two of them, saw Zhou Xun's intimate movements, frowned, stepped forward and squeezed between the two of them, "Director Wu, Teacher Zhou, what are you talking about?"

Zhou Xun glared at the little girl in a funny way and waved his hand: "What do you call me Teacher Zhou? You can call me Brother Xun or Sister Xun.

As a veteran in love, she could tell at a glance what this little girl was thinking about Wu Yuan. Zhou Xun, a carefree man, didn't mind this and reached out to pat Wu Yuan on the shoulder:

"No way!"

"The reporter asked me what role I was playing, and I said that the director asked me to play the leading role." Before he could finish his words, Zhou Xun laughed.

Wu Yuan also shook his head and laughed, "You still know how to talk nonsense."

While chatting and laughing, Zhou Xun also led the "Your Name" crew to their seats.

The organizer arranged it very cleverly.

The crew of "Your Name" is sandwiched between the crews of "If Love" and "House of Flying Daggers", and in front of them is the crew of "Cell Phone".

After Wu Yuan took the crew members to their seats, tonight's Golden Rooster Awards ceremony officially began.

"Brother Xun, I'm afraid you're going to be crowned the Golden Rooster Best Actress this time." Looking at the lively opening dance on the stage, Wu Yuan teased Zhou Xun with a smile.

This is not a joke, Wu Yuan really feels that Zhou Xun is about to win the Golden Rooster, and may even win all three gold medals at once with "If Love".

Originally, on the original track, she won the Golden Horse and Golden Image Best Actress with "If Love".

Now that "If Love" has been directed by Zhang Guorong, the finished film and Chen Kexin's version can be regarded as a hit, and it is very possible to win another Golden Rooster Best Actress.

Without him, Zhang Guorong is now the favorite of the Golden Rooster jury.

When "The Embalmer" was shortlisted that year, Wu Yuan didn't go. It was Zhang Guorong, as the representative of the crew, who won the Golden Rooster and won the Golden Rooster Best Actor.

This year, he came to Golden Rooster with his own directorial work. Considering his identity as a Hong Kong Island filmmaker and the fact that the crew is all from Hong Kong.

At present, the higher authorities are promoting the unity and united front of the film industry in the three places across the Taiwan Strait. Zhang Guorong will definitely receive treatment no less than that of Chen Kexin.

Take a look at the shortlist.

"If Love" was nominated for five awards including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography!

Even though the Best Feature Film award is unlikely, you can still look forward to the Best Actress and Best Director awards.

Wu Yuan feels that among these five awards, the one most likely to win is the Best Actress.

In conjunction with this week's news, three golden actresses were honored.

But Zhou Xun doesn't see it that way. She doesn't think she can win the golden rooster.

"Director Wu, please stop coaxing me. I'm not a child." She rolled her eyes: "With the International Chapter and Teacher Zheng in front of me, how can I win the Best Actress?"

Not to mention the International Chapter, Teacher Zheng is the heroine of "Beautiful Shanghai". She is a senior who was born in 1936. She has acted in dramas and movies for almost 50 years.

"Beautiful Shanghai" is another film about women, and almost all of the focus in the film is given to women.

With her performance in the movie, Teacher Zheng indeed deserves a Golden Rooster Award.

Zhou Xun doesn't think he can compete with her. Even if he does succeed, he will be criticized by outside public opinion and think that she is not worthy of her reputation and her moral character is not worthy of her position.

Wu Yuan did not argue with her. He shook his head and said to Zhang Guorong: "Leslie, I think you are going to win the best director today."

"Director Wu, what's wrong with you today?" Zhang Guorong raised his head and glared at him funny, "Why do you like to predict so much? This is not your style."

Wu Yuan showed an enigmatic smile, "I'm not making predictions."

As soon as the words fell, the Best Actress Award was announced on the stage.

"The winner of the 24th China Film Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress is——"

"Congratulations! Zheng Zhenyao's "Beautiful Shanghai"!"

"And the weekly news, "If Love"!"

Double yolk eggs!

Golden Rooster Award Specialty Double Yolk Egg!

Zhou Xun was stunned, with his mouth open with an expression of disbelief, and he tugged on Wu Yuan's suit jacket: "Yuan'er, you really got it right!"

"Sister is the Golden Rooster Best Actress!"

It can be seen that Zhou Xun was indeed shocked and excited to the extreme, and even called "Yuan'er".

Wu Yuan laughed, stood up, picked up Zhou Xun and hugged her: "Go on stage to receive the award, the new Golden Rooster Best Actress."

After Zhang Guorong was briefly surprised, he stood up with a smile on his face and hugged Zhou Xun: "Congratulations."

The other cast members and actors around him all sent congratulations.

Under the congratulations, Zhou Xun raised his chin proudly and walked quickly onto the stage to receive the award.

"Thank you, thank you Golden Rooster for awarding me this award. This is my first domestic Best Actress Award. I will never forget this day."

"I would also like to thank director Wu Yuan, who came to me with the script of "If Love" and asked me to play the role of Sun Na."

"I really like Sun Na. During the filming, I once thought that Sun Na was myself because I was so similar to her."

"Finally, I would also like to thank our director Mr. Zhang Guorong. He is really an excellent director and a genius!"

"My singing is beautiful, and my acting is a best actor. Now that I'm a director, I can produce such good works."

"He is one of the best talents in the entertainment industry that I have ever seen, even better than Director Wu."

"After all, Director Wu doesn't know how to release records." At the end, Zhou Xun showed a naughty smile.

Wu Yuan, who was sitting in the audience, also looked at the camera facing him and made a helpless shrug.

The other guests and the audience all burst into laughter.

Wu Yuan really rarely feels frustrated, but in front of Zhang Guorong, who is an all-round singer, dancer, director, and director, he rarely feels frustrated.

"Director Wu, do you want to release an album next year?" Zhang Guorong smiled and bent down to Wu Yuan's ear: "I can help you contact outstanding producers in Hong Kong and Taiwan."

"With your face, if you become a singing and dancing idol, you will definitely become famous."

Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to Wu Yuan, also covered her mouth and smiled: "Brother, why don't you go to Japan with me to learn singing and dancing!"

"In my heart you are the best, you can do what others can do!"

"You two should forgive me." Wu Yuan shook his head violently with a face of resistance: "Just being a director is tiring enough. I don't have Leslie's energy."

While joking, Zhou Xun returned to his seat with the Best Actress trophy, and the awards ceremony continued.

Chen Kun, who had been quietly watching the awards process, showed a bit of anxiety on his face, and whispered: "Yuan'er, do you think it's possible for me to win the Best Actor Award too?"

"You have a very good mouth. Congratulate me in advance for winning the Best Actor Award."

Metaphysics is not advisable!

Wu Yuan laughed and shook his head, and said seriously: "Kun'er, the movie "If Love" is all about Xun'er. You actors are all here to set off her."

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to win the Best Actor Award."

"I just think there's no chance."

Chen Kun actually understands this truth. It was Zhou Xun who excelled in "If Love", not him.

But after hearing what Wu Yuan said, he still sighed in disappointment.

Who doesn’t want to win the Best Actor Award?

On the stage, the award ceremony continues.

After awarding another Best Supporting Actor award, the award presenters began to present the Best Director Award.

Zhang Guorong became visibly nervous.

He has won many awards for singers and actors, and he rarely gets nervous about winning any more.

But for the director category, this is the first time he has been nominated!

Although I have been comforting myself in my heart, as a new director, being nominated for his second work is already a success, so don't expect too much to win, but at this time, it is inevitable to be nervous and expect, hoping for a miracle.

"The winner of the Best Director Award at the 24th China Film Golden Rooster Award is——"

"Congratulations! Peng Xiaolian's "Beautiful Shanghai""

"And Zhang Guorong's "If Love""

Zhang Yimou and Wu Yuan, who were also nominated, both missed out on this award, whether they are the top domestic directors or internationally renowned directors.

Zhang Guorong was stunned as if he had been hit by a pie falling from the sky.

Wu Yuan and Chen Kun reacted quickly, shaking his shoulders left and right to wake him up.

"Director! You won the award!"

"Leslie, come on stage to receive the award!"